Thursday, November 27, 2008

A story with a twist

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Many, many moons ago (I think I was still in high school, early 80s), my aunt made me a tiny little doll. At the time I think miniature shelves were pretty popular and the doll was made to go on a shelf but really, I’m old, oh so old, and have forgotten the whys. But while I was going through things and reorganizing I came across my little doll and thought she would be fun to photograph.


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I set about trying to find the best way to photograph her and finally ending up wedging her tiny feet into the top of my birdfeeder. I thought I would be telling about how my aunt hand sewed all of her tiny seams, little dress, and French knot hair.


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But, the story I thought I would give with the photos quickly turned as I went around her to get all of her sides.


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It was right about now that my 19 year old decided to get in on the action. He tried to eat her, but I wasn’t quick enough to catch that shot!


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Doesn’t he look guilty?!


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She now sits in Haden’s belly. I’m not so sure I want her back if she makes it back from her trip.


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She was cute, and lasted many years. . . until my sons got ahold of her!  But boys do keep life interesting!



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33 comments:

  1. marthaNovember 27, 2008 at 1:24 PM

    Neat photos and memories! I think I already wished you a Happy Thanksgiving, but I'll just say it again - Happy Thanksgiving! :-)

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  2. ginaNovember 27, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    lol how funny. and yes...boys do keep life interesting. :) hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  3. ShannonNovember 27, 2008 at 2:08 PM

    Now THAT'S cute :-) Love it! Great photos . . .

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  4. Kelli@GohnCrazyNovember 27, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    hahaha I love the one of him "eating" her. Too funny!

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  5. Tiaras & TantrumsNovember 27, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    cute - and she' so clean!!

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  6. MojoNovember 27, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    Why am I hearing the shrill voice of "Mr. Bill" right now shrieking "Oh noooo!"
    Cute stuff.

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  7. MichelleNovember 27, 2008 at 3:46 PM

    LOL! Great PSF! And what a cute little doll.

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  8. JamaNovember 27, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    that really is a cute little doll!

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  9. ChrisNovember 27, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    Uh, yeah, if she makes the trip through all the usual channels, you probably don't want her back.
    Great pictures by the way!

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  10. Alisha @ Izzy N' EmmyNovember 27, 2008 at 11:59 PM

    Ah, what a great PSF! Did he really eat her??

    BTW, glad you got your pc up and running again. Hopefully not too much was lost. Hope your Turkey Day was great!

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  11. daniNovember 28, 2008 at 12:16 AM

    LOL! I have two older brothers and they do tend to keep everyone on their toes.

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  12. Joyful DaysNovember 28, 2008 at 12:19 AM

    Brilliant! What an unexpected start to my day. And now I also know what to look forward to as my boys grow.

    Julie

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  13. KlausNovember 28, 2008 at 1:28 AM

    Deliciously funny shots - and good ones, too! :)
    Glad you Computer works again!
    Cheers, Klaus

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  14. KarismaNovember 28, 2008 at 2:28 AM

    Well I hope it was quick and painless! Poor dolly!

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  15. m (the misanthrope)November 28, 2008 at 2:33 AM

    What a neat little doll! I think I remember that "miniature" craze as well. Neat!

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  16. KathNovember 28, 2008 at 4:50 AM

    fantastic ...

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  17. Kila at momto3cubsNovember 28, 2008 at 5:03 AM

    What a special gift that was. Eating her is definately a boy thing to do!

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  18. JientjeNovember 28, 2008 at 5:17 AM

    What a cute little doll!!
    I do hope she's allright though!

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  19. CabeNovember 28, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    I'm bracing my wife for the havoc our new little boy will create in our lives. I remember as a kid my brother and I rubbed sticks of butter into our family's new carpet.... don't ask me why. I'm getting ready for this stage!

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  20. Maggi MayNovember 28, 2008 at 6:48 AM

    You could tell that little doll was made with love.
    Very good tale! Unusual photos!

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  21. iPostNovember 28, 2008 at 7:03 AM

    Hysterical! What a cute little doll, and how special that you still have her.

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  22. Cecily RNovember 28, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    You can't be THAT old, because I remember when all things miniature were all the rage too...oh how I bought into that fad!!

    Love the tiny doll, and LOVE that great shots of your son. What a charmer he is! Even if he does eat weird things...

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  23. scrappysueNovember 28, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    hand-made with love - and so beautifully photographed!

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  24. NancyNovember 28, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    A-Freakin-Dorable!

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  25. Anglophile Football FanaticNovember 28, 2008 at 10:32 AM

    H is such a comic! BOYS, eh? I think she's a sweet doll. Maybe if the new baby (when's the baby due?? Two weeks?) is a girl, she might need her.

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  26. JanNovember 28, 2008 at 11:50 AM

    Love the doll and the series. Much fun.

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  27. ShellieNovember 28, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Those photos are great, and the story, fun. What will boys eat next? Mine eat drywall. ?

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  28. StephanieNovember 28, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    I was laughing hysterically with this story. Happy (belated) Thanksgiving!

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  29. SusieNovember 29, 2008 at 2:45 AM

    HIgh school in early 80's makes you a square peg, but certainly NOT old!
    That boy of yours is one clever guy! Did he really eat the doll?

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  30. NicoleNovember 29, 2008 at 3:49 AM

    Too cute of pictures and story :)
    I love his face expressions :)!!

    And yes, I remember those things you could collect Minithings in (mh, am at loss of names here ;) )

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  31. happily retired storytellerNovember 29, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    I enjoyed your photo story and am delighted to learn more about how you started photographing things. Such an end to your mini doll ;--(
    Hugs and blessings,

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  32. alisonDecember 1, 2008 at 2:42 PM

    what an adorable little doll.

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  33. DawnDecember 6, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    A cute little doll and nice memories. Boys....well that's all there is to say about them.

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